Candid insights
The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise
501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits?
What is a 501(c)(4) organization? Learn how 501(c)(4)s differ from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and find out what the data reveals about the validity of the common perception that 501(c)(4)s’ primary purpose is political.
October 7, 2024
Are we making progress? Identifying organizational outcomes
Candid’s CEO Ann Mei Chang shares how we determined our nonprofit’s key outcomes and metrics to guide our strategic work toward building a more equitable, efficient, and effective sector and measure Candid’s mission-driven impact.
October 3, 2024
Investing public dollars for the public good
Learn how private philanthropy can support ensuring public funds–or government funding–are used for providing public services that equitably benefit communities across the U.S.
October 2, 2024
Dollars and Change: What 8 years of giving data mean for fundraisers
In the Dollars and Change report, nonprofit fundraisers can get the bigger picture that eight years of giving data from Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good reveals on giving trends, priorities, and predictors across individual donors and institutional funders.
October 1, 2024
The data is in: DEI strategies can benefit all
Discover two key findings on nonprofit DEI strategies from Building Movement Project’s latest report, including how charitable organizations’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives beneficially impact staff retention and workplace satisfaction.
September 30, 2024
Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?
Is it a good time to start a nonprofit? Learn what to factor into finding the right answer—like today’s nonprofit challenges, 501(c)(3) legal requirements, and funding considerations—and get free access to resources that can help.
September 26, 2024
Strengthening evidence for refugee self-reliance programming
Learn what refugee self-reliance is and discover why more representative data and research are needed to inform assistance programs that help refugees meet their own basic needs without being fully dependent on aid.
September 25, 2024
How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?
What does giving look like in the U.S.? Find out by delving into data from Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good in the new report, Dollars and Change: A look at Individual and Institutional Giving across the United States from 2015 to 2022.
September 24, 2024
What you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving
What should you know about a donor-advised fund? Get expert answers to common questions–like what a donor-advised fund is, how to it works, and data-driven trends on DAF growth–along with articles to learn more.
September 23, 2024
Confessions of a former DEI skeptic
A former DEI skeptic, Ford Foundation’s Diane Headley Samuels shares her personal story and career journey in HR that lead her to become an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and practices.
September 19, 2024
Organizing across generations for civil rights
Learn about three key multigenerational organizing strategies to create grassroots movements that can bring together diverse generations to safeguard civil rights and foster a more inclusive and vibrant democracy.
September 18, 2024
Why are grantmakers stuck in separate siloes?
Why do private and corporate grantmakers operate in silos when they share so much in common? Explore the powerful possibilities that collaboration between institutional and corporate philanthropy could unlock.
September 17, 2024